SENIOR PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 19 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development and transport facilitation. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int. The COMESA Secretariat is responsible for providing the necessary technical assistance and guidance in the formulation and implementation of the projects and the requisite monitoring of activities.

In order to enhance the internal capacities to efficiently support the project development and implementation at Member States level, the Secretariat is seeking the services of a Project Manager who will work with the coordination unit of RISM and the Member States in the region and a Senior Procurement Assistant to support COMESA and the Regional Integration Support Mechanism (RISM) by acting as a primary resource to ensure that all RISM purchases are made according to COMESA rules and regulations.

SENIOR PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement & General Services Officer and in close coordination with the RISM Coordinator. The specific duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

• Procure goods and consultancy services in line with COMESA Procurement rules and regulations;
• Ensure that all procurements are approved and executed in accordance with applicable COMESA Procurement Rules and Regulations or EDF procedures whichever is applicable;
• Prepare and facilitate the implementation of the COMESA annual procurement Plan in a timely and efficient manner;
• Evaluate proposals submitted by consulting firms and provide assistance during contract negotiations;
• Prepare Procurement Reports for Procurement and Contracts Committees;
• Draft, negotiate and finalize all types of contractual correspondence and documents;
• Update and maintain divisional records and filing system;
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and applicable project staff, as needed, to resolve supplier issues concerning invoicing and payments issues;
• Provide support for projects funded under the RISM programme on procurement of services, works and supplies including but not limited to reviewing procurement plans and supporting evaluation processes;
• Provide administrative support to the Procurement Section’s operations;
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

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